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RIVAL PETROLEUM POUERS.

The United States and Russia are now rival
petroleum Powers. Within ten years the Paris
Rothschilds have invested 100000 in the
Balxu oil fields, and the engineering skill of
Ludwig Nobel has made the Caspian district
the centre of gigantic commercial enterprise.
The annual production of lamp oil in that
quarter now exceeds 125 100000 gallons; a
great feet of tank steamers has been built !;
thousands of tank cars are running on Russian
railways one hundred miles of pipe line have
been laid f; the export Of liquid fuel reaches
lis, 900, 900 gallons yearly and the petroleum
trade on the Continent has been revolution
lied. The loss of American trade in Europe
caused by the development of the Baku oil
fields has been made up by an enormous in
crease of the export of petroleum to Australia
and India. Russia is now attempting to com
pete with America by shipping oil from Batoum
to Bombay and by the acquisition of Burmah
England has it in her power to enter the field
as formidable rival for the control of the
Indian and Australian market.
Mr. Charles Marvin has recently published
an incisive pamphlet on this new field for
British enterprise. He describes the Burmese
oil fields as immensely valuable and capable Of
indefinite extension The chief deposits are
at Yenangyoung on the Irawady, about sixty
miles above the terminus of the Rangoon rail
way and there are additional fields in Assam
and in two islands on the coast Of Burmah.
The existence of the oil field has been known
for over century, but the industry is still as
undevelOped as BalIu was ten years ago. The
deepest well does not go below 400 feet, and
the total product shipped in 1884 10 Rangoon
did not exceed 100000 gallons. The Di-
rector Of the Geological Survey of India, who
has carefully explored the region, predicts that
under proper management and with improved
engineering processes an enormous export trade
can DO established He considers it safe
prophecy "that the oil measures Of Eastern
India may DO supplying half the world with
light within measurable time when the
American oil-pools have run dry" Mn Mar
vim, taking up the parable, pronounces Eng
lands prospects as a petroleum Power as unsur-
passed, since the Bunnah wells arc inexhaust-
ible and most conveniently situated for supply
ing the Indian and Australian. as well as the
European market The oil deposits are near
the coast, and can be connected easily with
Rangoon BY railway and pipe line. All that Is
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sponsibifty." be says, Ito embark political
parties in controversies certain to end in de-
feat where there is a silent sense Of what is
coming, a latent intention to accept defeat, and
where tho postponement of the final issue
means only the enhancement of the price to
be paid at the Close These reflections apply
admirably to the course Of the free-trade mi
nority, who in 1884 abandoned the protectionist
Republican party under false prctexts, and
who have since been occupied Gin putting
themselves up to auction and then buying
themselves in.r
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NEw-YoRK DAILY TRIBUNE SATURDAY PAGES

WAYS managed to protect himself. He was president
Of the first Republican club In Kansas.
Word comes of tho death Of Nine. Lacordaire. widow
OF the professor Of zoology at ege and sister inaw
Of the famous Dominican preacher.
They are talking OF erecting In Paris monument
to Alfred de Musset
"United Ireland speaks of Mr. Biggar, now chief
INSTRUCTOR In Parliament the coming nrst speaker
Of the restored Irish House Of Commons
Balzac's memory is to be honored by monument
at Tours, his birthplace
writer in "The American Register announces
the death of Mr.. G. Mobile, tho Nestor OF Neapotan
hotel men. "For half century" says the writer
TNr Mobile has been in the hotel business, and was
widely known throughout tho world. He was 81
Gillian. and his grandfather was the first American
Consul In Sicily after country attained It's hde
pendence. For long time Mobile had III Naples inc
United States Hotel in that part of the city caneu
tho Chiatemonc. He always appreciated highly his
American customers, and probably during his long
career entertained Of them than any other hotei-
keeper in Southern Europe. In his many wanderings
Bayard Taylor for few days to Naples, ana
always opgcd with Mobile and so did T. bnenanan
and other distinguished Americans stayed when In
Naples. As to European celebrities Imperial; Royal
1876 General Won Moltke took roOms-or rather
roOmthere when visiting Naples, and OF an his as
tnruisbed guests Mobile informed me that General
Won Molikc was the most simple and unostentatlous
that lodged beneath his roof Mr. Noble was
cerned. for 1t Il said that he had twenyour by one
wife. This know, that when he opened his present
hotel in January, 1876. nineteen children, besides
several grandchildren sat down mt the opening dinner
kinder father and kinder man could not be found
In Naples than the late Giovanni Mobile"
NJ. Batholdi has just visited London for the ilrst
time In moro than thirty five years He went there
to tender to officers Of the forthcoming American
Exhibition" the use Of a unique work of art In which
his skill rs a modcller and sculptor has been com
bIncd with tho handiwork Of NJ Lavastre. the scenic
artist of Grand opera, Paris The picture. which
Is of vast dimensions, represents New-Iork Haroor
as seen from the deck Of ship Prominent In the
foreground is replica OF the Statue of Liberty
There is no prospect of the burnside statue and
at Providence being ready for unwilling on
Decoration Day, and July is mentioned the
probable dato Of that interesting ceremony. The en-
tine statue has been cast and work the foundation
is proceeding. There is some satisfaction expressed
ut the pOStponemcnt OF tho dedlcaton-frst because
veterans think Decoration Day should not be devoted
to hOnorlng any ono especial man: and second,
because the ceremony will revive popular interest In
Tho Fourth Of July, which for some years has been
on the wanc
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QmnseMents.

blyou OrERA HoUsE-2 and e--Iittle Jack Shepard.
tAsryo-2 and e-Ermine.
pALY's THEATRE-2 and 6-The Tanning Of the shrew
boCKsrApERs-2 and e:30-MinstrclA
EDEN MrsEE-Flower show-Munczi LajoA
BRAND OPERA HOUSE, and 8-Beautiful Evangelipe.
HARRIGAS's PARK THEATRE-8-Cordelis's Aspirations
LYcEUM THATRE-2 and 815-The Love Chase
MADISON AVE AND 59TH-sr.-Day and Evening-Merr-
mac and Monitor Panorama.
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE and s-Jim tho Penman.
NIBLo's GARpES-2 and S-Black Crook
Polo GRoUNDs-Baseball
STANDARD THEATRE aad ga Trip to Africa
eTAR HEATRg-2 and 8-The Jilt
ITALIA and Stink
THEATRE CoMQuE-2 and S-Alone In london.
WAILAcK's-2 and Sod Heads and Young Hcarta
rf-AyYSuR THE ATRE-2 and. S-Lady Ciancarty.
14rIIsr TIE ArRE-2 and s-Denman Thompson
72e and $50 BROADwAY-Old London Street
Qspsr TABERNACLE, 6th-aveChrist Before Piiate
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BEyEHT At THE THALIA.

Tho many patrons Of the Thala Theatre who have eh
joyed the successful engagement OF Herr Emil
and his WIFE Betty Damfoper will greatly regret then
departure Herr Thomas has been at the ITALIA for soma
weeks but his xfe stay has boon only long enough for
people to wish that they might see moro OF her. Their
benefit took place last night before the usual large and
ence The two appeared first IN comedy IN wmcn
the hero Herr Themas starts out sort OF Paul fry
but finally very good sort OF fellow Aite!
this audience listened sketch with songs enutieu
I" The Promise Behind the Range"
Tonight Herr Thomas aud his wife will be heard In
. De schine Helena" which had successful representa-
tons last week This will conclude their engagement
On Monday night Mr.. Necendorns opera :" Prinz VALID
meister" will DO given
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NO one can ever justly accuse the Legislature
of 1ss6-'S7 of being unfriendly to working
people. If the Governor signs the amended
hill sent to him yesterday at least twenty seven
half holidays will be added to the hours of
leisure now allowed to the citizens of New
York who serve others than themselves. With
New Years. WashingtOn's Birthday, DecOra
tion Day the Fourth of july. Election Day.
Thanksgiving and Christmas, the number of
legal holidays reaches thirty-four; more than
a months vacation for employees outside OF
the usual Sunday rest.
1t Is too carly yet TO decide for or against
The plan of removing ashes and garbage from
The city at night There arc objections to it,
of course, the main one being the effect of the
noise. which seems louder than in the day
limo. 1t is, indeed, choice between evils
10 which we have come. Yet some thought
on the part of the officers who superintend the
work might lessen the noise In going toward
the ash dumps the cartmen might be directed
10 take such a route as would bring them
Through the streets principally filed with
stables or factories.
There Is little wonder that the Democrats
Al Albany have tried all along to stop the
Brooklyn investigation. Ii is plain enough that
hy refusing tho Assembly Committee more
inse they hoped TO head off the discovery OF
what was revealed yesterday. But the crime
was bound to como out. According to the
testimony Of H. w. Pope. the electric light
companies Of Brooklyn, the Municipal and the
Citizens. together paid Chief Nevins Dem.>
of the Fire Department about $4,000 to get
franchises from the Board Of Aldermen and
TO nav him for using his influence thereto.
The charges are directly, though unwillingly.
made and arc supported by trustworthy eyl-
Hence. II seems, therefore, that the main dis
Hnction between certain Aldermen OF New
York and certain Aldermen In Brooklyn IS
one of cost. They como much higher here
than in the City of Churches.
Tho extraordinary efforts made in the trial
Of what is known as the rag case to attack
the official acts of Health Officer Smith have
obviously failed, By direction OF Judge lngra-
ham, under his peculiar construction OF the
law tho jury found verdict against Bartlett
t. Co. for the illegal detention OF the disin-
footed rags on which charges had not been
Maid but the effort to show conspiracy with
khe Health Officer collapsed. This Is the more
important because tho jury. under the Judges
charge were even allowed to infer conspiracy
and TO supply bad intent from subsequent acts
and statements, There was not tho slightest
evidence to show that DR.. Smith acted other
wise than in accordance with the law and his
couoeption Of his duty. The people OF the
United States do mot snro to be subjected 70
pontagion from foreign rags. and the death
OGcee should continue to see that eheY are
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needed in his opinion for making England
successful rival of the United States and Russia
is capital aided by engineering genius.
The same objection which was urged against
the development of the Bal1u oil district applies
to Burmah. While from 100 gallons Of crude
petroleum in Pennsylvania rs gallons Of lamp
oil can be obtained, tho proportion is much
lower for tho competing fields. Baku crude
yields only 80 gallons of lamp oil and Yenang-
young even less Mr.. Marvin, while contend
ing that it is premature to judge of the quality
of Burmah petroleum until deeper borings arc
made, is willing to take the proportion as it
stands and to guarantee extraordinary pros
perity to this new British industry. lie thinks
however, that the Russians have wasted
millions Of treasure by sending TO
market petroleum of the American
standard suitable for burning in lamps oil
American patterns. If Nobel had not adopted
the specific gravity and flashing point favored
by the Yankees, but had delivered in Europe
heavier oil TO be burned in lamp specially
adapted for it, he could have got 90 instead
of 80 gallons out of 100 crude Mr. Marvin
recommends the introduction in India and Eng
land Of lamp similar to the Defrcs Saiety
Lamp. i'm which an oil can be used that Is " IN
Gnitely safer than American kerosene, burns
longer. gives more light and is practically
odollcss." In this way the heavier OIL which
nature intended should be obtained from the
Burmah product, can be manufactured In
double the quantity. This seems to be large
contract even for entcrprising Birmingham 10
undcrtakc-thc business Of knocking ont the
American pattern Of lamp now employed
throughout the world, and putting in its place
one that is far less convenient for household
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-30
New9lprk DAILY Gribm,te
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
SATURDAY, APRIL 80. 1887.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN-The Coercion bill in committee; re-
fusing to receive amendments. 80 Germans dis
arm a Russian sentinel. - Release of NJ.
ship for the Inman Line. 80 Reve dor winsthe
One Thousand GuIneas Stakes. - Seventy
yachts entered for the Jubilee race. - Bull
fighting by electric light in Mexico. - Sir John
Mscdonalds majority 80.
DoMEsTIC.-Burning of the steamer Ben Hope
of Tybee Light - The Haf-Holiday bill
passed in the Assembly. - The Electrical Sub
way Commission bill ordered to third reading
- Riotous conduct of mob in Louisville. -
A jockey ruled of the track at Memphis -
Condition of the Harvard boat crew. 80 Plans
for the Arthur monument. - Simmons held to
trial the charge of burning the Hotel Del Monte.
- Meeting Of the Maryland Reform League.
Storms IN the Atlantic States - Hy-
draulc miners defying the law in California.
CITY AND SuBURBAN.-A surprise furnished by
The executors of the Tilden estate. 60 Chief
Nevins accused of taking money for his influence
with Brooklyn Aldermen. - Motion to dismiss
the Sharp suit denied - Damages awarded In
the rag case. - Charges against the Tax De-
partment. - Philadephans beaten by New
FORKS. - Ash gathering at night not success.
- Mr. Depew lectured for charity. - Can
didates for the Latin chair at Columbia College.
- Gold value of the legaltender silver dollar
(4I2lo grans AID. per ounce-73.43 cents. -
Stocks opened quiet were depressed fractionally
and then improved all day, closing strong.
The WEATHER.-lndications for to-day: FAIR,
with nearly stationary temperature. Temperature
yesterday: Highest. $50 lowest, 45'; average,
62Sso.
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RATHER GIVEN TO THAT SORT OF THING.
fSoI 1Ae Es,o- York Maa and hvprsss.
1t Is reported that Mr. Bayard is much Impressed with
the strength Of the British position That s fobe ~
Mr.. Bayards, we regret TO say. ~
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MORE INTERSTATE LEGISLATION IN VIEW.

,,, fIvm IHe Wdshtngton F0st .
stood that Senator Cullom will introduce bill next fall
TO modify the attraction OF gravitation within certain
meridauA ~ Wv $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-30
rs NEw-YORK THE pIyOri

From TIE San Eranctsco Bulletin.
There general notion that the United States has
shriveled In the political to the size Of the Of
NewYork Is just possible that National politics s
being put In too much OF hole by tho assumption that
the vote Of that State In 1883 will determine the Pres
Dental election IN that year.
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A. HEARTY GREETING

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Nom TNe Syraesss ~, ~ Q9vrts.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-30

FoREIGN.-The Coercion bill in committee; re-
fusing to receive amendments. 80 Germans dis
arm q Russian sentinel. - Release of NJ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-30

Come come this will never do for CAL Hamii
ton, "The Boston Herald reports her as re
tolting that "the quality in Arthur Richmond
illumination which it had termed "a shrewish ele
mcnt' is entirely one OF masculine paternity Ii
Gail Hamilton said that she has forgotten mel
English and we rather think The Boston iier
oldo knows she hasn't. Masculine paternity
indeed. And Tho Herald thought. on the
contrary. that it was entirely of feminine ma
tcrnity, did it?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-30

"Tho Whitehall Times accuses the Republican
members OF the Senate Of trying to put Governor
Hill in a hole The Governor spared them the
trouble. In vctoing the High License bill and
making bogus nominations the Governor has put
himself in a hole and pulled the hole In after him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-30

Tho Mandamus law works only one way-in IN
interest Of the would-be saloon keeper. Is TINS
law that the true friends of temperance desire kel
on the statute book?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-30

IT, as many suppose, the hint that Mr. Cleve
land might not be q candidate for denomination
was thrown out to test public sentiment, the
Presidents Private Secretary is to be congratu
lated on knowing just what he knew before
that his employer is the choice OF the Mugwumrs
and the Pan-Eectric, -Ohice-is-a Public
Trust Company, first, last and all tho time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-30

Excise Commissioner Woodman Is showing
encfgy and good sense in the personal supervision
which he is giving TO check violations OF inc
excise law II is not often that newborn ht
a public officer so panStalling. lie spends MS
time on Sundays keeping an eye on saloons whici
are seeking renewal of licenses His reports
should have much weight with his fellow COM
Morning journal and courier., 1887-04-01
AN INTERESTING OCCASION

At Christ Church, East Haven.
 A notable company of ladies as representa- tives of the woman's auxiliary to the Episco- pal board of missions assembled in this church on Wednesday at 5 D. m. to welcome and listen to Miss Julia c. Emery. the gene ral secretary from New York. Through the efforts of the rector, the Rev. Chas. Wester- mann, the several neighboring branches of this noble society had been notified of Miss Emery's intended visit and goodly number testified their approval and sympathy by their presence. After short service Miss Emery addressed the audience at some length, but with so much earnestness, combined with many of her personal experiences in the missionary field of the great West, that un- Tagging attention and cordial regret that she closed 50 soon was accorded her from all who heard her remarks. After the service the company adjourned to the Town hall, where the ladies fully sustained their we'll deserved reputation for hospitality in a most bounti- ful repast, and further acquaintance was sought and renewed with Miss Emery.
 The fifth evening service of the Lenten course was privileged in being addressed by Dr. E. E. Beardsley, of New Haven, in a con else and instructive history and progress of the faith since it's deliverance to the world from the hand of it's divine Master.
 Mrs. Warren Hedden sang an offertory solo in her usual artistic manner. Miss Emery gave a second address in the church Thurs day morning and added new zest to the cause she so ably represents.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-04-01
MAKE HOME BRIGHT AND HAPPY.

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Morning journal and courier., 1887-04-01
His Hat Waa Wrecked

Orison P. Lee is one of the popular students of the Law school. He halls from Washing ton territory and is bright representative of that distant part of the country. Lee is a candidate for the Law school base ball club. His inclinations tend toward pitching, and under the instruction of James O'Rourke of the New York league club he has made rapid progress in the mystery of the art of the willy twirler. He went over to the Yale base ball cage yesterday afternoon, and after de- posting his new and shining silk hat on the woodpile commenced pitching. The first ball pitched was given such warm recep- tion by O'Rourke that it journeyed with lightning rapidity to the other end of the building. In it's flight the ball went through Lees new hat that was carefully laid away on the woodpile. The hat was completely wrecked. Last night Lee was whispering among his friends that there was one less can didate for the Law school ball nine.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-04-01
FuneralorMru sehwartz.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Schwartz took place from the residence of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Scwenok, 30 Arch street, yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, attended by large number of relatives and friends. Deceased had been sick for the past eight weeks. She was very much respected by those who knew her. Rev. Mr. Siebke oficiated. The inter- ment was in Evergreen cemetery.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-04-01
THk COURT RECORD

City Court CrtmtnaI Side Judge
 Pickett.
 Otis O. Roberts, lascivious carriage, ,contin- ued to April 1; Esther Seymour, lascivious carriage, $5 fine and $3 09 costs.
 M Court Notes.
 The case of George A. Basserman vs. John McMahon was continued yesterday before Judge Studley to give the defendants attor ney time in which to put in new pleadings.
 A REPLEvIN SUIT.
 The case of Wm. H. Unmack vs. B. O. Robbins ct al. was transferred from the civil side of the City court to the Court of Com mon Pleas in the afternoon. Judge Deming was on the bench. The parties are from Wallingford. O. H. D. Fowler appeared for the plaintiff and Hall for the defendant.
 BEFORE JUSTICE GALLAGHER. The case of O. F. Coggswell vs. George C.. Bates, suit to recover on bill of groceries, was tried before Justice Gallagher yesterday afternoon.
 APPEALED.
 The case of the Diamond Match company against the town of New Haven, which was decided in favor of the plaintiff last week, ,has been appealed by the defendant
Morning journal and courier., 1887-04-01
STATE OORR ESPONDBNOR.
SouthingtOn.

SoUTH1NaToN, March 31.-Michael McHugh was rescued from foot of water into which he had fallen at Il o'clock Tuesday night. He had been in the water several minutes and his screams awakened people living on Water street
 Mrs. s. D. Neal has gone to Newark, N. J., to attend the funeral of Dr. Palmer.
 Thomas Buckley took charge of the Plants vile postoffiee Thursday.
 There will be free concert by the Har- rington company of Boston at the Baptist church Saturday evening. Carl Stannard of Cleveland, Ohio, is in town.
 Ralph Ce-saAfrancisoo gave bonds Thuzs-